Aircraft Photo of XD234 | Supermarine Scimitar F1 | UK - Navy | AirHistory.net #708741
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XD234
Military Code:834
Aircraft Original Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Generic Type:Supermarine Scimitar
Aircraft Version:Supermarine Scimitar F1
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:UK - Navy
Location
City / Airport:SouthendMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGMC   IATA: SEN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:January 1971
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 708741
Photo Comment

Arrived at Southend on 20th January 1971 from 776 FRU at Hurn along with XD333 for dismantling and road transport to the AWRE Foulness, becoming a target for weapons tests on the firing ranges. XD244 followed on 12th February, in the process making the last flight by a Scimitar.

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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